Proposal: Free agency edition Trade Rumours/Proposals [MOD - Stay on Topic] 5

[Senscore]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803516266147356974

Buckle up.

 

[GCK]

I'm still very skeptical that Ullmark would agree to come here, but NJ and LA being off the board as potential destinations is good news.

Would probably have to overpay significantly to convince him, but it may be worth it.

I’m not sure why he would block a move if it came with an extension.

 

[OttawaSenators11]

What am i missing here ? Ullmark may not have Ottawa on his NMC potentially could get traded here without his approval?

 

[Micklebot]

If we were really in on Markstrom, then we had a way to get Korpisalo out of here. One way or another.

We could move Forsberg instead, especially if we were aiming for the same retention.

Forberg, 25th oa plus a prospect for Markstrom at 4 mil would only be about 1 mil more than we currently spend on goaltending. Not a deal I'd make, but the point is there are viable alternatives to moving Korpisalo as an absolute.

 

[OttawaSenators11]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803518963634385318

 

[Senscore]

What am i missing here ? Ullmark may not have Ottawa on his NMC potentially could get traded here without his approval?

He would have to approve.

But people are having fun pretending that's not a serious hurdle.

 

[Hale The Villain]

I’m not sure why he would block a move if it came with an extension.

If he can get a nice extension from a team down south I'm sure he'd prefer that, but if we're the only team offering a big long-term deal I could see him agreeing to it.

I will take this moment to remind y’all that the Sens really like Bonk, at least previous management did.

If they could get Bonk and draft Dickinson…

I'd trade down from 7 to 12 to add Bonk.

But I'm sure it'll be something dumb like Joseph + 2nd for Laughton.

 

[BankStreetParade]

We could move Forsberg instead, especially if we were aiming for the same retention.

Forberg, 25th oa plus a prospect for Markstrom at 4 mil would only be about 1 mil more than we currently spend on goaltending. Not a deal I'd make, but the point is there are viable alternatives to moving Korpisalo as an absolute.

I'm not disagreeing with you.

I didn't clarify the overall point I was making but the idea/theory was that if they were looking at Markstrom in any serious way then they had a contingency to move one of the goalies to slot him in. Korpisalo makes the most sense to me given his contract but I already floated Forsberg as a possible trade target for Calgary, given the weakness of the goalie free agent pool and availability of other goalies on similar terms to him in trade. Anyway, seems to be a moot point since Markstrom went to NJ.

However, I think it's an indication that goaltending might be the priority this offseason. They wouldn't be involved in any trade talks for a goalie like Markstrom, 34 and on the back side of his career, if they didn't have some way to shuffle out one or both of the goalies currently there.

 

[GCK]

If he can get a nice extension from a team down south I'm sure he'd prefer that, but if we're the only team offering a big long-term deal I could see him agreeing to it.



I'd trade down from 7 to 12 to add Bonk.

But I'm sure it'll be something dumb like Joseph + 2nd for Laughton.

Getting Laughton for Joseph and a 2nd would be a smart move. Getting additional vets to mentor our core guys.

 

[BankStreetParade]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803518963634385318

Konecny? Where would that put Batherson going forward? Then you go into the year after with both Giroux and Konecny as pending UFAs? Seems like an odd name to include.

 

[Golden_Jet]

Wouldn’t mind koneckny, but not sure if dollars are there for him

 

[Micklebot]

I'm not disagreeing with you.

I didn't clarify the overall point I was making but the idea/theory was that if they were looking at Markstrom in any serious way then they had a contingency to move one of the goalies to slot him in. Korpisalo makes the most sense to me given his contract but I already floated Forsberg as a possible trade target for Calgary, given the weakness of the goalie free agent pool and availability of other goalies on similar terms to him in trade. Anyway, seems to be a moot point since Markstrom went to NJ.

However, I think it's an indication that goaltending might be the priority this offseason. They wouldn't be involved in any trade talks for a goalie like Markstrom, 34 and on the back side of his career, if they didn't have some way to shuffle out one or both of the goalies currently there.

So, I think they've already said goaltending needs to be better. If the price for Markstrom was say a 2nd (no retention) making a move for him to provide short term stability in net could make sense, regardless of whether we think we're close or not. Bad goaltending undermines team confidence and imo you can sit on the type of performance we had last year.

 

[Hale The Villain]

Getting Laughton for Joseph and a 2nd would be a smart move. Getting additional vets to mentor our core guys.

Would be flushing a 2nd round pick down the drain.

Sign a veteran if you need mentorship.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803518963634385318

This dude is just speculating it could be Laughton or Konecny.

Wouldn't read much into it.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

I'm still waiting for anyone to tell me why Laughton is more valuable than Joseph. He's also significantly older.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

Thought:

Chychrun + 7 + 25 for Farabee + 12 + 32

Would be flushing a 2nd round pick down the drain.

Sign a veteran if you need mentorship.

Eh, Laughton is a better and more valuable player. Maybe not a 2nd better, but hard to argue theres not a gap there

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

I'm still waiting for anyone to tell me why Laughton is more valuable than Joseph. He's also significantly older.

More consistent production, plays C, a bit bigger and stronger, more experienced, probably more of a leader

 

[GCK]

I'm still waiting for anyone to tell me why Laughton is more valuable than Joseph. He's also significantly older.

He’s a guy who has been in the league a long time, is a pro’s pro. Joseph has had a couple good months in the past 2 seasons.

 

[Emerica]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803518963634385318

Really insightful stuff from this kid. Could be Konecny, could be Laughton, could be picks, could be players, could be multiple pieces.

#Insider

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Guys we’re getting ristolainen accept this

 

[Gil Gunderson]

He’s a guy who has been in the league a long time, is a pro’s pro. Joseph has had a couple good months in the past 2 seasons.

lmao

 

[Mark Stones Spleen]

It's like all the GMs thought Florida was going to win last night and had these trades ready to announce. Then they said f*** it, McDavid is too good and game 7 is like a month away.

 

[Hale The Villain]

I'm still waiting for anyone to tell me why Laughton is more valuable than Joseph. He's also significantly older.

He's not much better, if at all. Brings more toughness and versatility but is older and slower.

If we deal Joseph + another nice asset for Laughton it'd be just like the Brassard for Zibanejad deal, just with lower stakes.

 

[GCK]

Really insightful stuff from this kid. Could be Konecny, could be Laughton, could be picks, could be players, could be multiple pieces.

#Insider

Yup, just wild speculation. But having fun with it:

Chychrun, Joseph, 7OA
for
Koneckny, Laughton, 12OA

 

[HoweHullOrr]

Getting Laughton for Joseph and a 2nd would be a smart move. Getting additional vets to mentor our core guys.

OK, but we still haven’t addressed the 2 biggest needs and have a little less in the way of assets to utilize. Its still early, but …….

 

[Gil Gunderson]

OK, but we still haven’t addressed the 2 biggest needs and have a little less in the way of assets to utilize. Its still early, but …….

Staios The Evaluator is still evaluating.